The Power of Podcasts: Word Learning through Paper, Audio, and Video Formats
Location
SU-003
Start Date
1-5-2026 9:40 AM
Department
Music and Dance
Abstract
This study investigated the effectiveness of three vocabulary learning tools among adult English language learners. In this study, 40 English learners in Uzbekistan were exposed to three instructional modalities: AudioPod (audio recordings), VideoPod (video excerpts), and paper handouts. The research examined both the impact of these tools on vocabulary acquisition and student attitudes toward each mode. Our presentation reports on instrument development, shares preliminary findings, and discusses methodological considerations for enhancing the study design. Our findings with 40 participants indicated that all three tools demonstrated benefits for vocabulary learning, though with varying degrees of effectiveness and student preference. The study's small sample size revealed considerable individual variation in responses, highlighting the need for larger participant pools in future research. Implications for expanded research and recommendations for improved methodology are provided in this report.
Faculty Sponsor
Ulugbek Nurmukhamedov
The Power of Podcasts: Word Learning through Paper, Audio, and Video Formats
SU-003
This study investigated the effectiveness of three vocabulary learning tools among adult English language learners. In this study, 40 English learners in Uzbekistan were exposed to three instructional modalities: AudioPod (audio recordings), VideoPod (video excerpts), and paper handouts. The research examined both the impact of these tools on vocabulary acquisition and student attitudes toward each mode. Our presentation reports on instrument development, shares preliminary findings, and discusses methodological considerations for enhancing the study design. Our findings with 40 participants indicated that all three tools demonstrated benefits for vocabulary learning, though with varying degrees of effectiveness and student preference. The study's small sample size revealed considerable individual variation in responses, highlighting the need for larger participant pools in future research. Implications for expanded research and recommendations for improved methodology are provided in this report.